1 / 2Queen Elizabeth II Park
📍 North New Brighton, Canterbury
Well-maintained aquatic centre with play pools, lazy river, and spa facilities. Clean, family-friendly environment with helpful staff and good amenities.
First time here with the family and was awesome. Staff very friendly and helpful and the place is always clean. Great restaurant area inside as well. There's also a gym in the facility as well. Take the kids n family and learn how to swim as it can help save a life one day. ENJOY IT AND PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE SWIMMING CLOTHES AND BE RESPECTFUL AS THERE ARE KIDS AROUND AND IT DOES NOT GOOD WHEN YOUR WEARING THINGS THAT ALMOST SHOW YOUR PRIVATE BODY PARTS SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL. HAVE FUN 👍
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting a reliable swimming experience with young children who'll enjoy the play pools and lazy river. The facility is well-run with good amenities, but don't expect the excitement of the original QEII with its wave pool and multiple slides. Avoid public holidays unless you're prepared for significant waits.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Tulima Tuleki
5 months ago
“First time here with the family and was awesome. Staff very friendly and helpful and the place is always clean. Great restaurant area inside as well. There's also a gym in the facility as well. Take the kids n family and learn how to swim as it can help save a life one day. ENJOY IT AND PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE SWIMMING CLOTHES AND BE RESPECTFUL AS THERE ARE KIDS AROUND AND IT DOES NOT GOOD WHEN YOUR WEARING THINGS THAT ALMOST SHOW YOUR PRIVATE BODY PARTS SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL. HAVE FUN 👍”
Gay Munro
a month ago
“Spa, sauna, steam room Great aquasize classes.. Now pilates. Am happy but need to get in early for popular classes. Book out 8 days in advance.”
Samantha Brown
2 months ago
“What a lovely sports facility, we used the swimming pools and everything was so clean and tidy. The café was very nice as well.”
Frances Chapman
4 months ago
“Awesome place easy to find Lots off parks And when i have to catch a bus I can go the front off building”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Queen Elizabeth II Park offers swimming pools, a lazy river, children's play areas, spa facilities including sauna and steam room, plus aquasize and pilates classes. The centre features free parking, pram access, and an on-site restaurant, making it a convenient family destination.
